| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 150.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.959, 168.584 |
| UTC time | 2019-08-06 22:14:14.863 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 22:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 37.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.584 and latitude -17.959.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2019-08-06
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